What is Inequality
What does "inequality" mean?
It means an unfair or unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment.
What is income?
Money that a person earns from working or other sources.
True or False: Every child in the world has the right to go to school.
True
What is a basic need for good health?
Access to clean water.
What are the three most basic human needs?
Food, water, and shelter.
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality means giving everyone the same resources, while equity means giving people what they need to succeed.
Which country is wealthier: Canada or Malawi?
Canada
In some countries, why do children not attend school?
Lack of schools, family poverty, or the need to work.
What is one disease that is common in poorer countries but rare in wealthier ones?
Malaria
True or False: Some people in the world don’t have access to clean drinking water.
True
Name one example of inequality between countries
Differences in income, access to clean water, or healthcare.
What is it called when a person cannot afford basic needs like food, water, and shelter due to a very low income?
Poverty.
Which continent has the highest percentage of children out of school?
Africa
What does "life expectancy" mean?
The average number of years a person is expected to live.
What is one reason why people in some countries don’t have enough food?
Drought, war, or poverty.
True or False: Everyone in the world has equal opportunities to succeed.
False
True or False: The gap between the rich and poor is growing in many countries.
True
What is one way education can reduce global inequality?
It helps people get better jobs and improve their quality of life.
True or False: Every country has access to affordable healthcare.
False
Name one way people can help others meet their basic needs.
Donate to non-profits, volunteer, or raise awareness.
Name one reason why some countries have more resources than others.
Historical events like colonization, geographic location, or natural resources.
What percentage of the world’s wealth is owned by the richest 1% of people?
50%
Name one organization that works to improve education worldwide.
UNICEF, Save the Children, or Free the Children.
Name one global organization that helps provide healthcare to people in need.
Doctors Without Borders or the World Health Organization.
How does climate change impact people's ability to meet basic needs like food, water, and shelter?
Climate change can cause droughts, floods, and extreme weather, which reduce crop production (affecting food), limit access to clean water, and destroy homes and infrastructure (affecting shelter).